ICA and WWF-India launch regenerative agriculture program in India
What happened
The International Cooperative Alliance and WWF-India are collaborating on an international regenerative agriculture program. This initiative, Regenagri, is run by the UK-based Regenagri Community Interest Company and involves Solidaridad Network Asia Limited. The program targets tea gardens and cotton cultivation in India.
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Why it matters
The program supports growers in transitioning to holistic farming techniques to address challenges like poor soil health and rising temperatures in the tea sector. Farmers participating in the initiative have reported yield increases of 10% to 20%.
The International Cooperative Alliance recently held its Global Cooperative Conference in New Delhi and has a meeting scheduled in Panama.
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Who's involved
- International Cooperative AllianceCollaborating with WWF-India on the international regenerative agriculture program.
- WWF-IndiaCollaborating with the International Cooperative Alliance on the international regenerative agriculture program.
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The entities involved
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International Cooperative Alliance
federation representing co-operatives and the worldwide co-operative movement
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WWF-India
organization
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